Montsalier
Population : 100 inhabitants
The village of Montsalier in the Alpes de Haute Provence
Montsalier is a beautiful village situated on "the lavender road" between Banon (famous for its packaged goats cheese) and Simiane (a superb village classified amongst France's "cités et villages de caractère").
The village is at the foot of a forest-clad hill, surrounded by fields of lavender and farmland.
You can happlily stroll around the narrow streets of Montsalier where the houses have harmoniously faded to various shades of ochre.
Some ancient dovecotes are attached to the houses, lending much charm to the village.
Visitors can also walk to the village next to Montsalier, known as "Vieux Montsalier", which was deserted during WWI.
This site is on a ridge surrounded by the magnificent countryside of the "plateau d'Albion". You will also discover the ruins of houses, a restored Roman church and several windmills.
What to see
Ruins of Vieux Montsalier.
Windmills along the Lauzo riverbanks.
Jacons hamlet.
Leisure activities
Hiking. mountain-biking.
Accomodations
Bed and breakfast.
Holiday rentals.
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Banon (5km) and Simiane la Rotonde (7km).